A new study on mentholated cigarette use in the U.S. has found an increase in menthol cigarette smoking among young adults and concludes that efforts to reduce smoking likely are being thwarted by the ...

NEW YORK – On his Brooklyn stoop, Marcel Bichotte could hold notes on his saxophone for what felt like hours. Bichotte was an accomplished musician with the big-band group Super Jazz des Jeunes, or ...

While cough drops can provide quick relief for a sore throat or cough, certain varieties are far less suitable for seniors. Some have high levels of menthol or anesthetics, too much sugar, or contain ...

As the Biden administration moves closer to banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, major health organizations are pushing to get the word out to Black smokers that help is available for those ...

You can buy Icy Hot as a patch, sleeve, cream, spray, balm, or gel. Icy Hot uses menthol and other ingredients to create cool and warm sensations that help dull pain. Always follow the instructions on ...

The Biden administration said Monday it will target menthol cigarettes in this year’s anti-smoking awareness campaign, hoping to fix racial health disparities around tobacco use. At the same time, ...

MADISON, Wis. (WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES PRESS RELEASE) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a digital education and outreach campaign highlighting the ...

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Health released a report showing persistent disparities in menthol cigarette use, highlighting the impact of aggressive tobacco industry marketing of ...

CHICAGO, July 16 (Reuters) - Tobacco companies manipulate the amount of menthol in cigarettes to make those first few puffs more palatable to young smokers, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday in a ...

Menthol activates TRPM8 receptors on nerve endings in your mouth, which are the same receptors responsible for sensing cold.

Menthol, derived from mint plants, creates a cooling sensation by activating cold-sensing receptors. It's used in various products, including toothpaste, chewing gum, and sports supplements, to trick ...